clutch ? i dunno :(

[bakkipouch]

last night i finshed work around 2am and when i got to my drive

i took it out of gear only to hear a rattling sound

took my foot of the clutch and didnt rattle

pressed the clutch in again to hear the rattling sound again

all gears were fine on the way home also the car drove normal

any ideas ?

thanks bakkipouch

[WelshyUK]

I'd have a good look at the clutch connection on the top of the gearbox, it may be that's it's a bit loose and vibrating causing this noise. It wouldn't effect the clutch or gears it's just annoying I would imagine!

[KayPee]

Release bearing? Usually the other way around tho, noisy when pressed and quiet when released.

[bakkipouch]

yea its noisey when when i press the cutch in and queit when its released

[WelshyUK]

It will be the thrust bearing then! Which means you need a new clutch!

[bakkipouch]

will it be alright to drive cos i am absolutly bassic and need to get to work lol

[WelshyUK]

You'll be fine to drive it, but if it gets louder then you'll need to get it done. The last thing you want is for it to sieze up. Listen out for grinding/loud whining that's the best way to judge it's life!!

[KayPee]

will it be alright to drive cos i am absolutly bassic and need to get to work lol

Should be ok for a while, they can break up but quite rare I think. Almost all my 1st cars had the "feature" until I replaced the clutches. Change everything when u do it tho, save it being off the road again and having to take the bits off again.

[KayPee]

will it be alright to drive cos i am absolutly bassic and need to get to work lol

Should be ok for a while, they can break up but quite rare I think. Almost all my 1st cars had the "feature" until I replaced the clutches. Change everything when u do it tho, save it being off the road again and having to take the bits off again.

[bakkipouch]

i heard it whining for abit now but didnt think owt of it as it was only when pulling off just .
started grinding last night

appox cost of the job ?

thanks for ur help welshy i'll repp u inamin

[bakkipouch]

Should be ok for a while, they can break up but quite rare I think. Almost all my 1st cars had the "feature" until I replaced the clutches. Change everything when u do it tho, save it being off the road again and having to take the bits off again.

what is everything ? lol cheers repping u to inamin

[WelshyUK]

Usually £130 - £180 to supply and fit from a local garage!

[WelshyUK]

what is everything ? lol cheers repping u to inamin

I believe he means the clutch plates and the release bearing, your best off buying it as a kit!!:y:

[KayPee]

I believe he means the clutch plates and the release bearing, your best off buying it as a kit!!:y:

Yes to the above, and take a close look at the release arm pivot too, wear there can be iffy.

[David]

Mines been doing it for over a year :S